 I'd wanted to be an actor from the age of five. |
| Fate destined me to play Fagin. It was the part of a lifetime, and I was the only actor to be in the stage production and in the film. |
| Now I can see I was at fault for not being more considerate, but when we were doing the show I didn't think it was my job to be considerate to other people. |
| I've no regrets. You take responsibility for your actions. |
| Working on a film, you don't get time to develop rivalries, but the theatre is like a little village, and the differences between me, Lionel and Georgia grew. |
| For me, making the show work was getting belly laughs - like most variety artists. But the straight actor believes you fix your performance in rehearsal and that's it. |
| My training was that you fill in the canvas where it needs colour and polishing. You start with the words on the first night and keep adding bits of business. |
| Playing Fagin in the play and film was a small miracle. |
| My portrayal of Fagin was all to do with my experience in comedy and revue. |
